The Okanagan Mission Hall was transformed into a lively circus arena this past weekend as the Kinsmen Club of Kelowna hosted the District 5 Kinvention.Kelowna’s Kinsmen club organized the event, entertaining over 75 attendees from Kinsmen Clubs across British Columbia and the Yukon.Over $52,…
Month: May 2024
Scorching hot temperatures on the way to the Thompson Okanagan
You’ll want to make sure you have sunscreen with you this week; according to Environment Canada, the temperature is going to climb to 31°C, with sunshine just in time for the weekend.Monday will see a chance of showers and a high of 17°C. The evening will cool off to 5°C with cloudy …
One person in critical condition following water rescue in Winnipeg
One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition on Sunday after the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) performed a water rescue on the Assiniboine River.
Canadian companies’ AI policies aim to balance risk with rewards
When talent search platform Plum noticed ChatGPT sending ripples through the tech world and beyond, it decided to turn right to the source to lay out how staff could and couldn’t use the generative artificial intelligence chatbot.
OPP continues to investigate motor vehicle collision on Highway 11
The public is reminded if they have seen any vehicle debris on the highway to call police
Oilers to play Game 1 vs. Canucks on Wednesday
The Edmonton Oilers will play Game 1 of their second-round series against the Canucks in Vancouver on Wednesday.
Congregant accused of deliberately setting North York synagogue on fire
A man has been charged for allegedly setting a North York synagogue on fire last week.
Armed Person Call in Welland Leads to an Arrest and Charges
On May 5, 2024, at 2:49PM 3 District (Welland / Pelham) uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to a report of an armed person in Welland. Read more…
Several RCMP cruisers in downtown Kelowna at Ethel and Wilson
UPDATE: 5:30 p.m.The police incident appears to be over. Police remain along Wilson Avenue, but are wrapping up. Castanet has requested more information from the Kelowna RCMP. ORIGINAL: 5:10 p.m.Police appear to be surrounding a home along Ethel and Wilson Street in downtown Ke…
Man in critical condition after ‘serious assault’ in downtown Kamloops
A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a “serious assault” in downtown Kamloops on Friday night, according to police.
